You can apply for admission to a supplementary subject via Aarhus University’s digital application system (DANS), which you can access by clicking ‘Access the application system’ at the bottom of this page. Follow the links below for detailed guides to logging on to the digital application system and filling out your application. We recommend that you read both guides carefully before you log on to the application system and begin filling out your application.
It is important that you make sure you understand the requirements and deadlines relevant to the supplementary subject you are interested in. Read more about application deadlines and important dates below under ‘Important dates’. Read more about the forms of documentation you need to upload in connection with your application under ‘Documentation requirements’.
Note! If you do not apply for admission to a supplementary subject, this may affect your options later on in your studies, depending on what Bachelor’s degree programme you are enrolled in.
If you apply for admission to more than four supplementary subjects, only the four application with the highest priority will be considered. Any additional applications will be denied.
I can't log in?
If you have already created your application, make sure to log in exactly the same way as when you created it. It may also help to switch browsers. Examples of browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Safari. We recommend using Mozilla Firefox when logging into the application system.
It could also be a temporary issue, so please close all open windows and try again. If you continue to experience problems, you can fill out this help form, and we will assist you as quickly as possible.
What does WAYF mean?
WAYF stands for "Where are you from." WAYF is a digital login service used to log into the digital application system through the institution that holds your login credentials (WAYF = Where are you from). Therefore, you should select your home institution from the WAYF list of institutions when logging in, not the name of the university you wish to apply to.
When I log into the application system, it says "Missing Resource" next to all items, what should I do?
Check that you are logging into the application system correctly.
It might be a temporary issue, so please close all open windows, restart your computer, and try again. If the error persists, please wait about an hour for the temporary issue to be resolved.
If this doesn't work, please email tilvalg@au.dk and describe the issues you're encountering. Feel free to attach a screenshot.
What should my screen resolution be?
We recommend a screen resolution of 1024 to ensure the application form is displayed correctly.
What types of documents can I attach?
You can attach the following types of documents: Word (doc and docx), PDF, JPG, JPEG, TIFF, and GIF.
I am told I can't attach the file because it is too large.
Currently, there is a file size limit of 20,000 KB. If your files are too large, you will need to split the attachments into smaller parts, meaning you should save the attachments as several separate documents.
I am an external applicant and am being asked to attach an approval form?
If you are studying the main subject of your degree at a university other than Aarhus University, you will be asked to upload a "Signed approval from your home university" in the application form, under the "Requirements and Prerequisites" tab. Here, you should attach the approval form (bachelor's supplementary subject) filled out and signed by your home university if you are applying for admission to a bachelor's supplementary subject. If you are applying for admission to a master's supplementary subject, you should attach this approval form (master's supplementary subject), filled out and signed by your home university.
How do I indicate priorities for the supplementary subjects I want to apply for?
The first supplementary subject you apply for will automatically become your first priority. If you apply for another supplementary subject afterwards, when you click "submit application," you will be asked which priority your chosen supplementary subjects should have. You will have the opportunity to adjust the priority of all the supplementary subject you have applied for, including the one you applied for as your first priority.
It is not possible to change your priorities after the application deadline. Therefore, it is important that you carefully consider how you want to prioritize your applications from the start.
It is important that you ensure you apply for all the supplementary subjects (up to 4 priorities) you wish to be considered for before the application deadline. Remember, there is no guarantee that all bachelor's supplementary subjects will be offered, and some courses may have limited access, so it’s a good idea to apply for more than one supplementary subject.
The application deadline has passed, and I haven’t applied for supplementary subject. What should I do?
If there are still available spots after the application deadline, a new application round will open, and you will be able to apply for the supplementary subjects offered in this round.
I have not received a confirmation email. What should I do?
You will not receive a confirmation via email. If you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation message under the “Messages” tab in the application system. We encourage everyone to regularly check their application and messages in the application system, as all messages related to your application will be sent through the application system.
When you receive a message in the application system, you will also receive an advisory email to the email address associated with your application. This email is not a confirmation; it is merely a notification that you have received a message in the application system. Advisory emails are often caught by your spam filter, so be sure to check your spam folder. If you logged in with a University login, the advisory email will be sent to your student email.
Particularly for (former) AU students: If you have previously been a student at Aarhus University and log into the application system using your “old” login details for mit.au.dk, make sure you have access to the email address linked to your self-service account. All communication between the university and applicants takes place via the application system, so it is important that you are informed when there are messages under the “Messages” tab in the application system. You can access your AU email at http://post.au.dk.
When can I expect a response?
See Important Dates if you are applying for admission to a bachelor's supplementary subject.
How/when do I submit additional documents?
See Important Dates.
If you have any other questions about applying for a supplementary subject or the digital application system, you can email: tilvalg@au.dk.
